"A great deal of the concrete we use today has the function to act as a protective layer to prevent the steel reinforcement from corroding. If we can use textile reinforcement instead, we can reduce ...

A cross-sectio of hollow rebar. Drexel University researchers have developed a new approach to reinforce concrete that takes inspiration from nature, specifically the hollow structures found in plant ...

They connect one level of a storeyed building to another but not every type of staircase will work for you. It is imperative for every storeyed house to have staircases whether circular, straight, L- ...

This month marks Brownstoner’s Steel Anniversary. We’re taking some time to look back at our past, even as we design a new future. Imagine living in the far future, able to look back in time and watch ...

James Catabia of Casting Impressions in Ocala, Fla., recently completed an amazing project involving Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) used to create extremely precise stair treads, floor tiles, ...

UNSW Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. By itself, concrete is a very durable construction material. The magnificent Pantheon in Rome, the world’s largest unreinforced ...

Findings show enforced carbonation in concrete enhances performance but increases corrosion risk, highlighting the need for ...